Darrell Caho
Mackinaw,IL
Summary
Meticulous and knowledgeable Environmental Health and Safety Manager with a 10-year record of success in policy development, program management, risk mitigation and operational planning. Proficient in maintaining regulatory compliance and correcting systemic issues in collaboration with business managers. Team-focused, consistent and diplomatic with a focus on building strategic alliances and enhancing company standing.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions, Inc.
Pekin, IL
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Conducted hazard assessments and identified potential environmental health and safety risks.
- Provided guidance on the proper selection of personal protective equipment.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans for hazardous materials incidents.
- Developed training programs to educate employees on workplace safety practices.
- Ensured that all relevant safety records were kept up-to-date.
- Inspected workplaces regularly to identify potential hazards or violations of safety standards.
- Responded promptly to employee reports of unsafe conditions or practices.
- Investigated accidents and injuries involving workers at the facility.
- Monitored changes in regulatory requirements related to environmental health and safety issues.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections, investigations, and audits.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Implemented corrective action plans when noncompliance was discovered during inspections or audits.
- Maintained a database of hazardous substances used in the facility for tracking purposes.
- Reviewed contractor's safety plans prior to work commencing onsite.
- Coordinated activities between management, labor organizations, government agencies, consultants, contractors, vendors., as needed.
- Assisted with developing strategies for reducing workplace risk factors.
Project Coordinator
ATCO Industries
Normal, IL
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Prioritized needs and delegated assignments to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assessed, monitored and reported on work progression.
- Updated and distributed weekly project schedules and milestones.
- Oversaw adherence to project timelines and budget constraints.
- Set project goals and schedule with owners and team members.
- Produced status reports for customers and senior management.
- Managed work streams for both routine and special projects simultaneously.
- Prepared presentations for customers and staff members detailing project scope, progress and results.
- Coordinated with department leads to identify and outline solutions to client-specified challenges.
Safety Manager
P.A.L. Orthotics Manufacturing
Pekin, IL
8/4/20 - 7/14/21
- Conducted trainings for all company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
- Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to all personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
- Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
- Orchestrated and led meetings to convey essential safety-related information, address occupational safety inquiries, issues or concerns and promote continuity of training initiatives.
- Conducted HSE related surveys, evaluations, inspections and investigations of incidents and activities
- Improved lockout and tagout maintenance procedures to maximize worker safety.
- Managed OSHA-mandated recordkeeping and accident analysis paperwork.
- Reviewed compliance of paperwork, display and operational procedures to promote transparency.
Safety Manager
Reditus Laboratories
Pekin, IL
8/4/20 - 7/14/21
- Conducted trainings for all company employees on safety initiatives to comply with federal regulations.
- Minimized injuries and hazards in regards to all personnel with creation of robust safety programs, policies and procedures.
- Inspected company buildings and job sites to identify possible hazardous conditions and immediately remedied these issues with corrective actions.
- Spearheaded safety meetings with key members of organization to ascertain methods to improve overall safety for all employees.
- Conducted HSE related surveys, evaluations, inspections and investigations of incidents and activities
- Analyzed job and worksites and reported on hazards, recommendations and successful corrections.
- Managed OSHA-mandated recordkeeping and accident analysis paperwork.
Safety Officer
Hopedale Medical Complex
Hopedale, IL
05.2013 - 8/1/20
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Responded to emergency situations in most efficient, effective ways possible.
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions.
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace.
- Held safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which led to marked improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues.
- Created and compiled all safety training procedures into manuals to disseminate to all staff members.
- Created and implemented safety policies and procedures for medical facilities.
- Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits, which addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems.
- Instructed staffers during fire drills to provide awareness of proper evacuation routes and reporting techniques.
- Authored, coordinated and delivered mass educational briefings focused on occupational mishap trends and prevention.
- Kept detailed records of investigations and communication throughout cases to meet legal standards and promote easy search and retrieval by compliance staff.
- Remained calm while interviewing and investigating subjects, collecting evidence and pressing for further information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ01.2013
Skills
- Work process analysis
- Budgetary planning
- Evaluations and reporting
- Safety training
- Fire and safety guidance
- Emergency situations
- Safety documentation and materials
- Investigations
- Employer compliance
Certification
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager
- Certified Safety Professional
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Manager
Manufacturing Maintenance Solutions, Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Project Coordinator
ATCO Industries
11.2021 - 08.2022
Safety Officer
Hopedale Medical Complex
05.2013 - 8/1/20
Safety Manager
P.A.L. Orthotics Manufacturing
8/4/20 - 7/14/21
Safety Manager
Reditus Laboratories
8/4/20 - 7/14/21
Associate of Applied Science - Healthcare Administration
University of Phoenix
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